Massac CountyNPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94NPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94Massac CountyFri, 18 Nov 2016 13:41:39 +0000Massac Countyhttp://wkms.org
Rob CanningThe Massac County Clerk’s Office is holding a recount for a ballot initiative that failed to pass by a single vote. The initiative to increase the county’s sales tax by $1 dollar was defeated 3,319 votes to 3,318. Massac Co. Holds Recount for Ballot Initiative that Failed by Single Votehttp://wkms.org/post/massac-co-holds-recount-ballot-initiative-failed-single-vote
70854 as http://wkms.orgThu, 17 Nov 2016 22:34:26 +0000Massac Co. Holds Recount for Ballot Initiative that Failed by Single VoteEbony ClarkThe city of Metropolis, Illinois is expecting to attract a large crowd this weekend with the kickoff of its annual Superman Celebration. 20,000-30,000 people are expected to attend the celebration now in its 38th year. Metropolis Anticipates Large Crowd for 38th Superman Celebrationhttp://wkms.org/post/metropolis-anticipates-large-crowd-38th-superman-celebration
63379 as http://wkms.orgWed, 08 Jun 2016 20:12:59 +0000Metropolis Anticipates Large Crowd for 38th Superman CelebrationJohn NullCement manufacturer Lafarge has announced they are no longer expanding operations at their plant in Massac County, Illinois. The plan had been to add a third kiln at the Joppa Cement Plant which would have created around 50 new jobs. Cement Company Cancels Southern Illinois Expansionhttp://wkms.org/post/cement-company-cancels-southern-illinois-expansion
62304 as http://wkms.orgThu, 12 May 2016 21:14:45 +0000Cement Company Cancels Southern Illinois ExpansionBecca SchimmelAn Illinois non-profit advocacy group for historic preservation released their twenty-first list of the most endangered historic places in the state. Massac County Courthouse Listed among Endangered Historic Placeshttp://wkms.org/post/massac-county-courthouse-listed-among-endangered-historic-places
61112 as http://wkms.orgWed, 13 Apr 2016 21:57:35 +0000Massac County Courthouse Listed among Endangered Historic PlacesAllison CrawfordThe Massac County , Ill. Circuit Court is moving to an emergency courtroom as conditions at the courthouse continue to deteriorate. Massac County Circuit Court Moving to Emergency Courtroomhttp://wkms.org/post/massac-county-circuit-court-moving-emergency-courtroom
60362 as http://wkms.orgMon, 28 Mar 2016 19:42:12 +0000Massac County Circuit Court Moving to Emergency CourtroomAllison CrawfordMassac County officials will have to look into different funding avenues to repair the 74-year-old courthouse. Voters rejected a 1 percent sales tax to fund the renovations in a vote Tuesday night. Massac County Voters Reject Tax to Renovate Courthousehttp://wkms.org/post/massac-county-voters-reject-tax-renovate-courthouse
59863 as http://wkms.orgWed, 16 Mar 2016 20:52:32 +0000Massac County Voters Reject Tax to Renovate CourthouseMatt Markgraf"The Home of Superman," an ancient Native American city, a casino on the river, the birthplace of an African American film pioneer. These are just some of the unique things that drive tourism to Metropolis, Illinois. The Greater Metropolis Convention & Visitor's Bureau has a new director, returning to the position she initially helped create. On Sounds Good, Matt Markgraf speaks with director Trish Steckenrider about how the organization has grown, initiatives coming next year and some lesser known aspects of tourism in the community. [Audio] Ways Metropolis is Working to Boost Tourismhttp://wkms.org/post/audio-ways-metropolis-working-boost-tourism
56162 as http://wkms.orgThu, 17 Dec 2015 20:48:01 +0000[Audio] Ways Metropolis is Working to Boost TourismAustin Carter The earliest dates of activity at the Kincaid Mounds in Massac County, Illinois, go back to 1050 A.D. It was once a large village, the capital of a Native American chiefdom, which existed until 1400 A.D., says John Schwegman of the Kincaid Mounds Support Organization. On Sounds Good, Austin Carter speaks with Schwegman about the Archaeology Field Day at the site this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. [Audio] See Recent Kincaid Mounds Excavations at Archaeology Field Day, Saturdayhttp://wkms.org/post/audio-see-recent-kincaid-mounds-excavations-archaeology-field-day-saturday
53839 as http://wkms.orgFri, 23 Oct 2015 15:24:52 +0000[Audio] See Recent Kincaid Mounds Excavations at Archaeology Field Day, SaturdayChad Lampe This weekend, Metropolis, Illinois hosts its annual Superman Celebration with activities for everyone. One of the events includes a benefit for the Massac Theatre, an art-deco movie theater and stage from the 1930s. On Sounds Good, Chad Lampe speaks with Lisa Gower about the restoration, the comedy show featuring Scott Long, the auction and a breakfast with superheroes. 'Save the Massac' Benefit During Metropolis Superman Celebration This Weekendhttp://wkms.org/post/save-massac-benefit-during-metropolis-superman-celebration-weekend
49854 as http://wkms.orgThu, 11 Jun 2015 20:56:22 +0000'Save the Massac' Benefit During Metropolis Superman Celebration This WeekendAllison CrawfordThe city of Brookport, Illinois and Massac County will receive a little more than $1.8 million in state funding to aid in recovery from last November’s deadly tornadoes. Brookport to Receive $1.8M in Recovery Aidhttp://wkms.org/post/brookport-receive-18m-recovery-aid
41911 as http://wkms.orgTue, 08 Jul 2014 17:42:18 +0000Brookport to Receive $1.8M in Recovery AidAllison CrawfordA Metropolis, Ill. bank is donating its current building and some residential property to Massac County to house some government functions currently located at the Massac County Courthouse. The estimated $3.5 million worth of property comes from Banterra Bank. Massac County Receives $3.5M Property Donationhttp://wkms.org/post/massac-county-receives-35m-property-donation
41792 as http://wkms.orgThu, 03 Jul 2014 16:58:54 +0000Massac County Receives $3.5M Property DonationAustin RamseyHealth officials in southern Illinois are on alert after a strain of the West Nile virus was detected in a mosquito trap sample in Massac County. Southern Seven Environmental Health Director Brad Rendelman conducted the positive test earlier this month. Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile in Southern IL http://wkms.org/post/mosquitoes-test-positive-west-nile-southern-il
34363 as http://wkms.orgTue, 27 Aug 2013 19:10:40 +0000Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile in Southern IL Drew Adams Rescue squads recovered the bodies of two Joppa Illinois men who drowned in the Ohio River last night. Officials say 26-year-old Brian Burkhead drowned while swimming and his 50-year-old uncle, Vince Snell also drowned while attempting to rescue Burkhead. The two men were swimming in the Hillerman area of Massac county. Two Drown in Massac Countyhttp://wkms.org/post/two-drown-massac-county
20388 as http://wkms.orgTue, 07 Aug 2012 20:44:39 +0000Two Drown in Massac County